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The New Plastics Economy (NPEC).
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New Plastics Economy

The New Plastics Economy Report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, outlines a blueprint for a more environmentally friendly plastics system.

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AIPPI Israel 2018.
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AIPPI Israel 2018

UBQ Materials CEO, Jack ‘Tato’ Bigio, had the honor of introducing the UBQ Materials Solution at the AIPPI Gala Event as a part of the A

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The Plastic Bank - Monetizing Waste.
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Monetizing Waste

There are approximately 150 tons of plastic in the ocean, with one garbage truck of waste entering the ocean every minute. David Katz, found

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Impossible Foods.
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Impossible Foods

Food production accounts for as much global greenhouse gas emissions as all forms of transport combined.   We can’t tackle climate ch

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How much is used to produce food that nevers gets eaten cover.
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Food Waste

Around 50 percent of all produce in the United States is thrown away— $160 billion worth of produce annually.   Wasted food is also t

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Debunking Common Myths.
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Debunking Common Myths

Myth: Landfill gas capture recovery systems are an effective way to address methane emissions from landfills.Fact: Landfill gas capture syst

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Aerial view of a manufacturing facility at a remote island.
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Climate Change Refugees

When we think of refugees, we often think of people displaced from their homes because of war or unstable governments.   When we think

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Stick figure throwing trash at a globe shaped bin.
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Cash for Trash

Waste is an enormous problem globally, regardless of income level, developed infrastructure, and even certain policy frameworks.   Poor

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The new language of carbon flow chart.
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Carbon is Not the Enemy

William McDonough wants to redefine the carbon language. In his article for Nature Journal, McDonough states humans have made carbon a toxin

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